Ahead of Hong Kong's 25th anniversary, here are some key political moments in the city. Hong Kong was handed over to China in 1997 which ended 155 years of British rule.

Ahead of 25th anniversary, Hong Kong’s handover to China through key political moments

Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's potential visit and 25the anniversary of the British handover, Hong Kong’s national security police arrested five people for sedition charges.

Ahead of 25th anniversary of British handover, Hong Kong arrests 5 over sedition charges

Hong Kong ratings on human rights have dropped further. This has brought it on par with Saudi Arabia in some indicators. Its fall has also made it come closer to China in the list.

Hong Kong drops further in human rights ratings

A businessman has opened a two-storey building in Hong Kong with British colonial collection. Museum tells the story of Hong Kong's colonial past and the museum was opened in 2021.

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A famous floating restaurant in Hong Kong has sunk in the South China Sea. It was told that Jumbo Floating Restaurant capsized afte encountering "adverse conditions" in the sea.

Iconic floating hotel in Hong Kong sinks in South China Sea

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Multiple media outlets and independent newspapers in Hong Kong have been barred from attending the inauguration of incoming leader John Lee. They also won't be able to cover other July 1 events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Handover, Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) reported.

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Hong Kong’s iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant has been a major tourist attraction for many years. The restaurant, which opened in 1976 and specialised in Cantonese food, was a landmark institution of Hong Kong and over the years, it has played host to famous personalities like Queen Elizabeth and Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise.

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Hong Kong’s famed Jumbo Floating Restaurant was towed away on June 14 after the operators said the business was suffering losses since 2013. People gathered to bid final goodbye to the buoyant behemoth which had opened up in 1976.

Hong Kong’s floating restaurant, popular tourist attraction, towed away

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Indian men's football team captain Sunil Chhetri became the joint fifth highest goalscorer in international football history. Chhetri achieved this feat during their AFC Asian Cup Qualifier clash against Hong Kong on Tuesday, where he scored his 84th goal.

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri achieves elite feat as India beat Hong Kong to top Group D

New textbooks of liberal studies in secondary schools in China say that Hong Kong was not a British colony, says a report in South China Morning Post. The textbooks are of revamped curriculum.

New Chinese textbooks say Hong Kong was not a British colony: Report

Sunil Chhetri-led India will face the Group D table-toppers Hong Kong on Tuesday evening (June 14) in the ongoing AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. Ahead of the clash, Chhetri & Co.

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July 1 will mark the 25-year completion of the British handing over the control of Hong Kong to China as well as the first day for John Lee as the city’s new Chief Executive.

Hong Kong school notice sparks rumours about possible Xi Jinping visit in July

A rule that is usually applied to Hong Kong government officers has been extended to foreigners teaching the English language at government schools where they have been asked to swear an oath of allegiance to the city.

Foreign teachers in Hong Kong forced to take allegiance oath or risk losing job: Report

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In Japan, protesters have been out on the streets of Tokyo in solidarity with Hong Kong where China has banned at gatherings to mark the Tiananmen Square Anniversary.

Japan holds 33rd anniversary of Tiananmen vigil anniversary

Chinese government does not regret killing people in Tiananmen square massacre. 33 years on, and China is yet to release the massacre's official death toll. Tiananmen protests were primarily student-led demonstrations against Nepotism, Corruption in China.

33 years of Tiananmen massacre: China vies to remove all reminders of 1989 crackdown

China's crackdown on the Tiananmen Square massacre continues as it shuts down Hong Kong's Victoria Park to not allow commemoration for the 33rd anniversary.

China's crackdown on Tiananmen continues as it shutdowns Hong Kong's Victoria park

Hundreds gather in Taipei to commemorate Tiananmen Square Massacre as Hong Kong remains under tight vigil

Remembering the 'tank man' on 33rd anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre

The Tiananmen Square crackdown is a sore subject for the Chinese government. The 1989 incident, which saw China sending troops and tanks against peaceful protestors, is not discussed in China and the authorities have made sure that the crackdown even extends to the internet.

Hong Kong police issues warning over Tiananmen Square anniversary gatherings

For some years now, the discussion of the 1989 clampdown when the Chinese government set tanks and troops on peaceful protestors is all but forbidden in mainland China.

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